Now Hiring - Forward Slash Technology - Sales Professional in Saint Louis, MO

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Forward Slash Technology (FST) is a St. Louis-based information technology managed services and telecommunications provider, offering a wide variety of voice, data and security services. Our company helps businesses prepare and develop an IT plan and budget, determine the best Internet Service Provider, select appropriate hardware and offer IT support services. We are NOT a staffing company. Forward Slash Technology is actively seeking a Sales Professional to join our fast paced St. Louis, Missouri B2B sales team. Position Summary The ideal candidate will be a motivated, high-energy, success thriving individual responsible for new account development. Some experience in Voice- over IP or IT services is a plus, but not required. Excellent customer service skills are required. Primary Responsibilities In this position the right candidate will... * Sell IT managed services, as well as both premise-based and cloud-based telephone equipment and services. * Effectively utilize sales strategies to ensure the company meets revenue and profit objectives through target prospecting of small to mid-size accounts. * Be responsible for developing a new customer base * Work with a defined sales quota focusing on initiating relationships with multi-level decision-makers (IT decision makers, business owners, C-level management, etc.) through phone, marketing mailer campaigns, in-person contacts, and presentations. Have a typical work week consisting of office and field days including face- to-face contact with your prospective new accounts. * Preferred Qualifications * College Degree * 1-3 years of successful sales experience * Knowledge of products, pricing, competition and sales objectives * Ability to succeed in a competitive selling environment * Industry knowledge a plus * Local candidates preferred